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If you’re tackling the Strands puzzle for Sunday, June 1, 2025, with the theme "All Rise," this article is here to guide you through it. Get ready for insightful hints, useful tips, and ultimately, the solution to today’s game.

To keep your hints handy, consider bookmarking this page so you can easily return to it each day for the latest Strands hints and even review past hints from previous puzzles. Let’s dive into a few indirect hints followed by the straight-up answers, so scroll slowly to avoid any unwanted spoilers!

**Hints for Today’s Strands Puzzle**

For today’s spangram clue, think about the respectful title you would use when addressing a judge. As for the theme words, consider the terminology frequently heard during a trial.

**Today's Spoilers and Answers**

We’re about to reveal the answers, so tread carefully! The spangram for today’s puzzle is "YOURHONOR." The theme words, which all relate to a courtroom setting, include ALIBI, MOTION, LAWYER, BAIL, OBJECTION, and COURTROOM.

**A Walkthrough of the Puzzle**

Initially, the phrase "All rise" reminded me of courtroom hearings, leading me to think about judiciary words. Starting with COURT didn’t yield a theme word, but finding MOTION in the upper row was a success. While I suspected BAILIFF might be in the upper left, it turned out to be ALIBI. Continuing, I found COURTROOM in the bottom right, LAWYER along the right edge, and BAIL in the upper right. The spangram, "YOURHONOR," was the last to be discovered.

**How to Play Strands**

The Strands game is available on the New York Times website and its Games app. Players encounter a game board with assorted letters and a thematic clue. The objective is to uncover hidden words that align with the puzzle’s theme.

**About Strands**

The game is a blend of a crossword puzzle and a word search. The key word, or "spangram," defines the theme. It spans the entire board, and solving it simplifies the rest of the game. In Strands, words can travel in any direction, and each letter is used only once. There is always one correct solution.

If you’re struggling, submitting non-theme, four-letter words earns you hints. Collecting three such words allows you to highlight one of the theme words. There is no limit to guesses and no time constraint. You win by identifying all theme words and using all the letters on the board.

**Winning the Game**

When you solve the puzzle, you will see a shareable card highlighting your performance with blue dots for theme words, a yellow dot for the spangram, and a lightbulb for hinted words. Missed a day? The previous day’s solution is always available!

Good luck with today’s Strands, and remember—all rise for a job well done!